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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1911
Page
6
Local items from Ceresco and North Connis note club meetings weather affected turnout at Ladies Aid gatherings. residents travel to Jackson Battle Creek Kalamazoo and Battle Creek for events socials and theater with visits among families and neighbors. wood sales close the item.
Henry Walkenshaw spent Wednesday and Thursday in Marshall. Mrs James Hart visited Mrs David Bauer. Will Bauer and son David attended George Vogt funeral in Marshall. John and George Bauer and Mary Waltz with Frank attended Vogt funeral. Clare Brackett family and Frank Hawkins visited Henry Hoggett's. Ella Randall returned from Battle Creek rheumatism treatment and is improved. Gladys Hammond and daughter Mary were weekend guests of Benny Walkenshaw. Mrs Mary Hart and daughter Kina left for Battle Creek visit. Edward Watt was absent from school sick. Ita Catterick returned from two weeks in Fredosia Marshall Battle Creek and Oliver Jos. Hart and Geo Moore delivered hogs at Bellevue stockyards. Deforest Wegner Marvin Huggett and Clauda Moore were absent sick. James Hart family visited John T. Moore in Battle Creek. Eliot Brown and wife visited Henry Huggett.
Viola and Mina Palmer travel to Faton county to visit their aunt Mrs Sprague. Daisy VanArman visits Rhoda Palmer for a few days this week. Denry Dedrick buys a new driving horse. Mrs Geo VanArman and Rhoda Palmer called on Mrs Rosencrantz Tuesday.
Mrs Asa Fanning and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during their bereavement. They also thank Bes Potter for kind words the choir for singing and those who sent speaking floral offerings.
South Srick district reports the funeral for Ethan Tucker died after a short illness. Private service conducted at home with Rev Geiger officiating. Tucker a 52 Marshall high school student known among local youth. An auction is scheduled at Geo Vogt farm on April 4. Laverne Long returned home from Jackson. Jasper Tucker and Wm Burns arrived from Chicago.
Saturday visits anchored social rounds with Pendill in Battle Creek and multiple families hosting kin and friends. A Ladies Auxiliary meet at Oak Grove with sewing and quilting plans, while local option meetings and a planned Oak Grove gathering were affected by rain.
Lawsship Board reorganized into four road districts with section boundaries. March settlement shows township expenses and balances. Republican caucus produced ticket: Supervisor E H Paotteryclerk, Collier, Bowers etc. Democratic caucus Tuesday named Garratt, Strawin, Willison, etc. Local notes on Hicks school teacher vacation and residents at home. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised for health.
An appeal urges Calhoun County voters to back Local Option in the April 3 election. It argues that even indifferent men should vote for the measure to help families, prevent saloons, and support those advocating dry policies. The piece frames the issue as protecting wives and children and preserving community standards.
The Newton district reports busy days with wood work parties and visits among residents. No injuries occurred when a pole broke while felling timber near L Philip's, and several locals attended lectures and school events. A death is noted for Renton township native Fanning, with Family Zella Shultz as a local connection.
Public notice of a charter election in Marshall Michigan to be held Monday April 3 1911. Electors will vote for state officers including supreme court justices and university regents, and county officers including a judge and a school commissioner, plus city officers for one year terms and ward officials. Also questions on liquor laws and school amendments with designated polling locations and hours.
Advertisement for veterinary texts and medical guides listing topics from hooves and teeth to cattle, hogs, poultry, and diseases. Claims prepaid price of 69 cents each and includes mail order details for Romeo Veticine Co. at corner Wilken and Son Streets, New York.
Ceresco residents share news of visits from family and friends, travel to Allegan and Oregon, job changes, illnesses, and school events. Mentions include Mrs. Jones and daughter returning from Allegan, Barold Brohin purchasing land in Oregon, Chas. Potter and wife as guests, and various visits among neighbors. A temperance sermon and a school drinking fountain project are noted.
Alwyn Leke and family visit with Mrs. Fred Case in Jackson while Mrs. Laura Dusk recovers from pneumonia. Rhoda Mulvany visits Bot Clark. Ella Welch Cobb spends time with relatives in Marshall. Martha Adams visits in Marshall. Valeri McChare and Albion friends host. Mrs. O D Gardanier of Salt Lake City suffers a grip attack at D L Adams home. Oscar Hubbard and wife of Albion visit their son Maude Mulvany in Battle Creek. Mrs. Adams aids sister Louis Brownell in Marshall. Ex Judge Laws of Marshall on business. Local ad touts Eclestric Oil for toothache and injuries.
Emmett district residents report visits and family gatherings. Fred Williams and wife of Charlotte stay with son Seaton Williams for a few days. Arthur Borden entertained company over Sunday. Nellie Batley is not well. Mrs. Joe Day visited Ceresco. A W Cronkhite and wife were in Battle Creek. Mrs. Henry Webster is improving. Brank Hardenburg is very ill. Mortisted has moved to the Gleason area near Stanier.
fragmented OCR notes show AGM CAKE' Adior Yandis and Margaret Homan attending a church Local Option meeting. spending ten days at Ridelph, discussions include Sadie Donna and Helen with attendees Simonson present in Saturday events.
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